HYMN #0366 A&M #366 • Ancient & Modern Meter: S.M Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #366: We give Thee but Thine own

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern

1

His gracious power Divine
The water vessels knew ;
And plenteous was the mystic wine
The wondering servants drew.

2

0 Lord of life and love,
Come Thou again to-day ;
And brine a blessing from above
That ne'er shall pass away.

3

0 bless, as erst of old,
The Bridegroom and the Bride ;
BL-ss with the holier stream that
®0lg fHatrimonrj. ! P Forth from Th* Pierced Side.

4

As Thou dost knit them, Lord, in
The following Hymns are suitable :
156 Come, Thou Holy Spirit, come.
157 Come, Hor.y Ghost, our souls inspire.

5

207 Our Blest Redeemer, ere lie breathed.
270 Soldier3 of Christ, arise.
271 0 Jesls, I have promised.
280 Thine for ever ! God of love.

6

The voice that breathed o'er Eden,
That earliest wedding day,
The primal marriage blessing,
It nath not pass'd away :

7

Still in the pure espousal
Of Christian man and maid
The Holy Three are with us,
The threefold grace is said,

8

For dower of blessed children,
For love and faith's sweet sake,
For high mysterious union
"Which nought on earth may break.

9

Be present, awful Father,
To give away this bride,
As Eve Thou gav'st to Adam
Out of his own pierced side ;

10

y Ba present, Sox of Mary,
To join their loving hands,
As Thou didst bind two natures
In Thine Etermd bands :

11

Be present. Holiest Spirit,
To bless them as they kneel,
As Thou for Christ, the Bridegroom,
The heavenly spouse dost seal.

12

0 spread Thy pure wing o'er them,
Let no ill power find place,
When onward to Thine Altar
The hailow'd path they trace,

13

To cast their crowns before Thee
In perfect sacrifice.
Till to the home of gladness
With Christ's own Bride they rise.

13

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "We give Thee but Thine own"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #366 in the venerable Hymns Ancient & Modern (1889 Standard Edition). Originally compiled under the guidance of the Rev. Sir Henry Williams Baker and a committee of dedicated church musicians, this hymnal harmonized historic Latin, Greek, and German hymnody with classical English psalmody.

It has served as a primary liturgical hymnal for the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican and Episcopal communion for generations, renowned for its doctrinal clarity and reverent choral tradition.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 14 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: S.M
Stanza Structure: 14 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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